Why We Linger
There’s something satisfyingly ironic about a pop-up art installation that invites you to “linger over the works” when it’s located in the middle of a busy working framer’s studio. But Paul and the chaps couldn’t have been friendlier and didn’t mind me spending time examining the ridiculously intricate details in these works by self-taught, disabled and overlooked artists from around the world.
This limited run event is a showcase for all the artists represented by the Jennifer Lauren Gallery (@j_lgallery) which actively works to “demystify what is regarded as art and who can be an artist”. And quite frankly, most of the works are just as good, sometimes better than, many things I’ve seen for five times the price. So I was hesitant to list that descriptor about the artists because had you not known, you wouldn’t have known.
Here’s some of the things that caught my eye:
1️⃣ Shinichi Sawada — wood fired ceramic
2️⃣ Pradeep Kumar — listed as mixed media but they’re clearly carved and painted toothpicks
3️⃣ Install shot
4️⃣ Nek Chand — detail of ‘Bangle Lady’ concrete sculpture
5️⃣ Keisuke Ishino — paper, coloured felt pen and sellotape sculptures
6️⃣ Chris Neate — pencil crayon on board
7️⃣ Yoshihiro Watanabe — two amazing leaf sculptures. There are 10 of these to see!
8️⃣ Daniel Gonçalves — ink pen on paper
9️⃣ Install shot
🔟 The gallery has thoughtfully provided magnifying glasses, which you’re definitely gonna need to see some of the minute detail in the works!
Plan your visit
‘Why We Linger’ runs until 31 August
Generously hosted by Darbyshire Framers (@darbyshireltd) in Islington at 19-23 White Lion Street, N1 9PD
Generally open during normal business hours, but it’s suggested that you please book an appointment with Darbyshire at enquiries@darbyshire.uk.com or 020 7812 1200
Visit jenniferlaurengallery.com and follow @j_lgallery on Instagram for more info about the gallery.
🖼️ Want more art? Visit the What’s On page to see a list of recommended shows, sorted by closing date. Don’t miss ‘em!